Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the safeguarding service at University Hospital Southampton as the named nurse for safeguarding children.

Providing strategic and operational support and oversight to Southampton Children's Hospital and wider areas of the trust to ensure that safeguarding practice meets the needs of our patients and our population.

Managing a small but exceptional team of safeguarding nurses and practitioners, and working closely with colleagues in maternity and adult safeguarding to embed a whole of life approach, you will advocate for children and their families at all points in their journey through our trust.

Working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff throughout the organisation, you will raise the profile of safeguarding and support the continual drive for excellence and the best possible outcomes.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

This role will deliver effective leadership across the safeguarding team, as part of a cohesive and integrated leadership team, supporting the trust to meet its statutory obligations.

You will lead on operational support, particularly in highly complex cases, providing advice, guidance and escalation where needed.

You will lead the improvement and sustainability of safeguarding training across the organisation, understanding and responding to challenges faced by teams.

You will represent the trust at a wide range of multi-agency forums, including safeguarding partnerships and statutory reviews.

You will be registered with the NMC and have significant experience within the safeguarding children arena, including specialist training in this area.

You will be experienced in working with statutory and non-statutory reviews and embedding learning into practice to ensure future practice protects children and families.

You will have a strong understanding of leadership in safeguarding and the role that this plays in promoting teamwork and safety in the workplace.

You will be required, on occasion, to travel for work within the Southampton and Hampshire areas, and you must be able to make arrangements for this.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026